It might be discontinued but it won’t stop me talking about this £52 By Terry Blush!

You know what really sucks? When you own something that you really like and finally get around to taking pictures so you can blog and tell the world just how much you absolutely freaking love this thing…. only to find out it has been discontinued.

What. The. Flying…. Fish!

But you know what? I’d already taken my pictures and I found a new version that is close enough so I will tell you about it anyway, because I damn bloody love this blush…. even if it costs the earth.

This offending product is the By Terry Terrybly blush in the shade #2 Erotic Pink. Did I buy it for the name? Hmm… what d’ya think? 😀 But actually no, I did not. I found that the shades were a bit deep and Erotic Pink was one of the lightest and pinkest, so since this colour works for me, I went with it.

The blush line was refurbished last year (tsk!) to appparently be even better and softer and more luminous on skin, and it is now called the By Terry Terrybly Densiliss Blush and there is a sort of similar shade in there called #5 Sexy Pink. It does look a little more baby pink than this so don’t take my word for it.

So why am I going to bang on about this discontinued product you ask? Well, because I do like it a lot, and because I’m quite sure you might be able to still find it floating around if you want it, perhaps even on sale (you’re an intrepid lot, you’ll find it!) and because I wanted to tell you if a £52 blush is worth the splurge. Yes my friends, I see your cringe and I raise you a grimace!

Last week, we talked about $90 lipsticks and the common consensus was that most of us will not make that splurge on makeup. Yet, I have splurged on a very pricey makeup item, with this £52 blush.

Ok perhaps not really £52 because I did buy this on sale. But still, it retails for £52 and the new Terrybly Densiliss blush also retails for £52.

Price aside, what I liked about this blush is the luminous colour it imparts to the skin. Erotic Pink is a slightly warmed pink and while the surface of the blush feels a little hard, a brush tends to pick up quite a lot of colour. It is also quite pigmented going on the skin so despite my going at this blush for almost a year, off and on, you may notice how relatively untouched it looks. This is because I literally just touch my brush to the surface and then blend it out on cheeks.

On skin, the blush gives you a very soft, transparent colour that melds with the skin. It is almost like as if you are wearing a cream blush – it moves with your skin not just sit on top of it the way a lot of powder blushes do and it isn’t the least bit powdery. And best of all, it lasts. I wear it in the morning and by evening, I still have a flush of colour on my skin.

This is an approximation of how it looks when I wear it. The reason I show you is because I’ve gone and pawed at the new Densiliss blush and it has a similar sort of effect on skin. I do find that the Densiliss blush is a little more pigmented and is softer in texture, so if you prefer something stronger then you may prefer the newer version.

Either way, you don’t really need a lot of product to get a lovely glow to the skin.

But is it worth £52? That’s a heck lot of money by any standards, I believe. And my answer is… it’s complicated LOL! 😀 Let’s just say that if you are a blush fiend and £52 won’t put you in the poor house, or you wait for a discount code (I usually wait for the discount codes on SpaceNK before picking up pricier items) then the By Terry blushes are worth owning at least one. I surprised myself just how often I’d use this, and how much I liked it. But because I find the shades a little tricky, you will only likely ever end up with just 1 anyway.

But the reality is that many of us can put £52 to better use, in which case, we’d sigh over it wistfully, look longingly at it and then put it back on the shelf.

But what about the quality? Isn’t that at least worth £52? In a manner of speaking, yes it is worth more than your average powder blush. I find the texture much smoother and finer, the pigment is denser and it is easy to blend and to meld with the skin. If you only pick up a little product, and then use a soft blush brush and buff it into your skin, that little pigment will almost “fuse” with your skin so it looks very natural and transparent and elegant.

If you have drier skin, you may have a problem with powder blushes looking… for want of a better word “powdery” on your skin. This is the reason so many women with drier skin opt for cream blushes. But this doesn’t. Even if my skin feels drier than usual, it still melds with my skin and never ever looks powdery. In that sense, I feel that people with more mature skin will appreciate the luxurious texture of this blush more; and the fact is that these are probably the women who can afford luxury makeup anyway. So the issue of price is rather moot 😀

Oh and I have to mention the packaging because I love how HEFTY it is! The metal case comes with a brush (that I don’t use) and sits inside a luxurious purple satin pouch. I keep it in there. Keeps the case from scratching, and it looks pretty 😀

IN A NUTSHELL

The By Terry Terrybly blush in Erotic Pink as pictured here has been discontinued, but there is a new version called the By Terry Terrybly Densiliss blush which feels similar albeit supposed to be an improvement. The packaging is elegant and luxurious and hefty, and it comes packaged with a brush and housed in a satin pouch. The product itself (both versions that I’ve tested) feel soft yet pigmented and the product blend and melds into the skin without once ever looking powdery or cakey or chalky. It is easy to buff and blend, and it is perfect for dry skinned ladies who might otherwise have a problem with powder blushes. However, the high price is rather prohibitive for most, and this will appeal best to someone more used to, or willing to splurge on a luxury brand.

PROS: Luxurious packaging, Pigmented, Easy to blend, Long lasting, Blends well into skin (even dry skin) and does not look chalky or powdery, Transparent pigments make the product look very natural when worn

CONS: Very Expensive

WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Someone who is comfortable with the high price, Someone who wants a powder blush that blends well into the skin without looking powdery

Does £52 make you want to choke a little? Is there anything from By Terry that you’ve tried and like?

I recently picked up some of the very popular By Terry cream eyeshadow sticks – Ombre Blackstar, I think that’s what they’re called? There was a discount code so I indulged a little since I’d heard so much about them. I was very keen on the Terrybly Densiliss foundation, but it felt too dry for me. Still, hit me with your fave By Terry! 😀

my favourite by terry is the ombre blackstar in bronze moon (although very comparable to my kiko ones), touch velvet (a skin color highlighting concealer that I love to bits and wear every single day) and the baume de rose lip balm (it’s nothing revolutionary but it’s nice, you know)..i want to splurge on a by terry blush one day ( i have my eyes on the shade platonic blonde, which looks like a nothing very subtle peach shade) probably for my birthday next month..but still not sure, i’d rather splurge on skincare items..Fatimah recently blogged…Estee Lauder Futurist Aqua Brilliance: The “Your Skin but Better” Foundation

Eeps! I think I got Bronze Moon! I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve heard so many good things. Oh and Kiko! I’ve heard a lot about them too. It’s a pity we can’t get hold of it easily. I tried the Baume de Rose but I wasn’t too taken. I think it was the rose scent so if you love rose scents you’ll like it and if you don’t then erm… well, that’ll be me then hehe… I think Platonic Blonde might be a little pale for you? It looks quite light albeit very pretty. I’m tempted to pick up another now in the new Densiliss formula, but the price! Ouch …

Haha Yes they ARE terrybly expensive! But they are also very pretty. Wanted one for ages, picked up on sale and next thing I know, it’s discontinued… apalah… But fortunately they released a new formula that looks similar so check that out – there is more texture on the surface of the blush 🙂

ACCCCK! It’s SO PRETTY on you! Sigh….I’d love to get one. The texture you’re describing kinda reminds me of the Chantecaille blushes I have-I must pull them out of hibernation because I remember loving them so much when I got them and wore them all the time. I really want to cull the makeup stuff and keep only what I love. The rest needs to go!Tracy recently blogged…Dior 5 Couleurs Cosmopolite Eyeshadow Palettes Fall 2015: Exubèrante and Eclectic

You might like Sexy Pink or Platonic Blonde Tracy 😀 I haven’t tried Chantecaille but I’ve heard so many amazing things about them too! Now you make me want them! Fortunately they aren’t as easy to come by online hehe… I’m with you actually on the culling. I plan to set aside a day or two to sift through things and make sure I give the stuff I love some good proper loving

Yep, I like Dior Glow but it’s much stronger in colour and shade. In terms of texture, Dior Glow, as pretty as it is, still has a bit of a powder blush element to it while this one is, I feel, blends better on skin. I love both enough to justify them, but then I’m a blush fiend so… 😛

From the way you rave on how the blush moves with skin and it lasts quite long (day to night), this sounds like the best powder blush! The price is hefty but if you’re a frequent user of blush and only use few shades (maybe shade #1 for day, shade #2 for night, shade #3 for funkier look, haha) throughout the year, I think this is a best buy (Alah Membeli, Menang Memakai, hehe).

However, I have a colleague with same name so I’ll most likely giggle every time I use this blush as if I’m put his essence on my skin LOL So now, to save my sanity, not going to buy, haha.

Yep yep! I was just amazed at how well it behaved especially on drier skin like mine. You know, when you get older, a lot of things change including what works and what doesn’t! For now, I may have to stop at one. Too mahal and our low RM isn’t helping! >.< but I'm going to use it as much as I can 😀 Oh that's unfortunate about your colleague! I don't know many Terrys (just 1 actually) but yeah, not a very pleasant idea LOL 😀

For a blush that I love and wear almost daily, I will easily pay top money! It’s all about what you value more; a few well – chosen items or a larger stash? You want quality or variety? In some cases you can get both but in most cases you end up gravitating to one of them.

This is so confusing because it looks JUST like the Densillis blush! I own #1 Platonic Blonde from the Densillis blush and it is amazing-it’s absolutely my fave blush of all time and I reach for it constantly. Sooooo pricy and something I would only recommend to hardcore blush addicts because of the price but I adore it!

Well it’s because it is! Well, it’s ancestor anyway haha! I had my eye on Platonic Blonde and will check it out. I’m glad to know you love it too and this means you’re a hardcore blush addict, so shake, pardner! 😉

Rouge Terrybly which is terribly expensive as well. AUD$64 when I bought it? Thereabouts? I got Cranberry and I’ve been wearing it everyday. LOVE. I thought their foundation – Sheer Cover was decent. But I’ve hemmed and hawed over it for years now so…. maybe not. Her stuff really are terribly expensive but they’re pretty good in quality so – you get what you pay for? Sometimes?

Yikes! You just reminded me I have a Rouge Terrybly! I shall go dig it out 😀 I haven’t used their foundations yet – I find their shades a wee bit off for some reason… I know we share a shade in the Cover Expert, but I wasn’t too taken by it. I’ve heard the CC Cream thingy is quite good. Haven’t gone there though. Yes, we do get what we pay for… sometimes. Other times, I think we’re just suckers LOL 😀

I have their Terribly Densilis foundation and they’re really good on my normal skin. The foundation actually looks better after a few hours so I guess it’ll work really well on combination oily skin as well? I nearly caved getting this blush a while back, but I just couldn’t. I have their Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock, and found that it isn’t all that, given the price. Caviar Sticks perform just as well, in my opinion 🙂Lily recently blogged…Some Clinique Skincare I’ve Been Enjoying, and One Not So Much

That’s great to know! I knew that foundation couldn’t work for me the minute I swatched it 🙁 Oh the stick shadows don’t live up to hype? Boo! Then again, I too love the caviar sticks (and they’re so much more affordable!)